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Estimate what your driveway, slab or patio should cost in Australia — by area and finish — before you call a concreter.
Estimated cost: driveway, plain / standard
$2,950 – $4,050
Based on 45 m² at $65–$90 per m² supplied and laid.
Disclaimer: These are indicative Australian averages for supply and placement. Actual costs vary by site access, ground prep, reinforcement, thickness, drainage and location. Always get a written quote before work begins.
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How Much Does Concreting Cost in Australia?
Concreting is usually priced per square metre, supplied and laid. Plain grey concrete with a broom or trowel finish typically runs from about $65 to $90 per m², while reinforced structural slabs sit closer to $80 to $110 per m² once mesh, steel and engineering are factored in.
Decorative finishes cost more. Exposed aggregate and coloured or stencilled concrete generally range from $100 to $150 per m², and polished concrete floors fall in a similar band depending on the level of grind and finish. The finish you choose is the single biggest driver of the per-metre rate.
Beyond the concrete itself, driveways often add excavation, formwork, edging and council crossover works, and sloping or hard-to-access sites cost more to prepare. Most concreters also apply a minimum job charge — commonly around $1,500 to $2,000 — so very small pours can work out more expensive per m² than the headline rate.
Use the estimate above as a starting point, then get written quotes from a few local concreters so you can compare inclusions like prep, reinforcement, drainage and sealing. Prices vary by location and job, so a firm quote is always the reliable number.